Transmission Issues/Questions
10-14-2007, 08:53 PM
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dam DAN i'm sorry. if they dont want to fix something...they always say "its supposed to do that." which is bull.
i was going to take my car to a closer dealership...but they said they wouldnt have any rental cars until jthe end of the month. i told him he was a moron for not having enough cars or be willing to outsource to hertz like every other dealership. so i took it back to lee johnson. so far they are doin ok. i am drivin around a mazda 3 hatch back. basically i look like a jackass...but oh well. good luck dan!! i'll keep you guys posted
tk
i was going to take my car to a closer dealership...but they said they wouldnt have any rental cars until jthe end of the month. i told him he was a moron for not having enough cars or be willing to outsource to hertz like every other dealership. so i took it back to lee johnson. so far they are doin ok. i am drivin around a mazda 3 hatch back. basically i look like a jackass...but oh well. good luck dan!! i'll keep you guys posted
tk
10-17-2007, 12:45 PM
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DAN DON'T READ THIS!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
I just spoke with Scott Trail, my service advisor at Lee Johnson Mazda in Kirkland, WA. He said Mazda will be replacing the entire transmission. The new tranny should be here Friday. I should have my car back mid next week. Sorry Dan. You might consider trying different shops. I don't think they should be able to charge you for that work. Call Mazda and talk to them about it! GOOD LUCK!!!
I just spoke with Scott Trail, my service advisor at Lee Johnson Mazda in Kirkland, WA. He said Mazda will be replacing the entire transmission. The new tranny should be here Friday. I should have my car back mid next week. Sorry Dan. You might consider trying different shops. I don't think they should be able to charge you for that work. Call Mazda and talk to them about it! GOOD LUCK!!!
10-17-2007, 03:42 PM
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hahah i envy you TKSNOBORDS!!!!!! im happy for you!!!! yea they said a mazda corporate rep came down and inspected everything on the car and said it was fine.... i called mazda corp. and they indeed say that the guy checked the car.... so i told the dealership to put the car back together and see what happens from there!!!!
I will see if the car is still acting up or if they fixed it..... in any case i think that further "legal actions" are needed and i am gathering as much information as possible to go against these guys!!!
I will see if the car is still acting up or if they fixed it..... in any case i think that further "legal actions" are needed and i am gathering as much information as possible to go against these guys!!!
10-31-2007, 12:17 AM
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tranny or clutch or something else?
I have this problem that my rx8 when put into first gear and going forward sounds like that winding sound when you are in reverse. and i can barely ever get it to go into reverse. i got 64k on my car but before this happened the problem that you were having with second was the same problem i was havin with 4th. does anyone have any suggestions before i go dump a couple thousand???
10-31-2007, 07:58 AM
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I have this problem that my rx8 when put into first gear and going forward sounds like that winding sound when you are in reverse. and i can barely ever get it to go into reverse. i got 64k on my car but before this happened the problem that you were having with second was the same problem i was havin with 4th. does anyone have any suggestions before i go dump a couple thousand???
reverse is the toughest gear to go into on our cars. I normally put it in second before going to reverse.
11-05-2007, 09:01 PM
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On a bit of a side note, I have a auto/manual transmission and has anyone with the auto/manual transmission had any problems? With only 13k miles it has always been perfect. I never thought I would like an auto, but it does a great job. Or, is all the problems with manual transmissions?
11-06-2007, 11:54 PM
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you said you have an auto/manual transmission? i dont understand ... do you have a stick shift true manual transmission or an automatic with paddle shifters on the steering wheel.... i think you are talking about an auto tranny... i have no idea about auto tranny problems.... you should search this forum... im sure there is something on it
11-06-2007, 11:56 PM
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HAHAHAH got my car back today after 34 days in there shop..... i dont feel like typing everything right now but the problem is fixed and they screwed something else up REALLY badly.... its going back there.....
Ill type the details another time and post the work order and details of how i finally got this fixed
Ill type the details another time and post the work order and details of how i finally got this fixed
11-08-2007, 03:40 PM
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good job dan...i'm glad you finally got it fixed...too bad something else has happened. i just got mine back from the shop again. the sensor in the gas cap was too sensitive and tripped the CEL. so they reflashed my car witha new update and now everything is good.
11-08-2007, 07:04 PM
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5th has always been notchy since I drove it off of the lot, but the synchros in 4th and 5th let go. Anything but a very gentle shift resulted in grinding. Service rep told me they are waiting for the new tranny to arrive to put it in.
Never had any complaints about the lower gears.
Changed out stock fluid to Redline at 15k, changed the Redline to Royal Purple at 45k, started having major grinding in 5th, changed to Mobil 1 to be positive it wasnt the oil, in the shop at 47k.
Never had any complaints about the lower gears.
Changed out stock fluid to Redline at 15k, changed the Redline to Royal Purple at 45k, started having major grinding in 5th, changed to Mobil 1 to be positive it wasnt the oil, in the shop at 47k.
11-09-2007, 04:50 PM
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I just put a new clutch in while it was being serviced for the throw out bearing noise, saved a bunch of $ due to the labor being saved under the warranty bearing replacement.
I brought it back since 2nd grinds when cold and often. Mazda will replace the gear and snyncro (sp?). I have 40K on it and bought it used. Rosenthal "Arlington" Mazda rocks!
They are really taking care of me!!!
More later!
J
I brought it back since 2nd grinds when cold and often. Mazda will replace the gear and snyncro (sp?). I have 40K on it and bought it used. Rosenthal "Arlington" Mazda rocks!
They are really taking care of me!!!
More later!
J
11-09-2007, 07:22 PM
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Since 47k is on the clock, I have a new clutch and Mazdaspeed flywheel going in. No labor since the tranny is already out, which I thought was very nice, considering the price of the parts.
11-14-2007, 06:08 PM
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Just wanted to mention: I was having a bit of a roughness issue with my tranny, and it seems to be better after a fluid change (used Redline MT-90 for tranny, 75w90 Gear Oil for diff). On the tranny drain plug there was a rather large amount of silver goo 
so it may very well have been the original fluid.
so it may very well have been the original fluid.
12-01-2007, 12:40 AM
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So I just bought my 04 GT MT Velocity (pull me the F-over) Red and I LOVE it. I was hesitant after many threads on this forum, but I'm an engineer and am meticulous by nature. This car rocks if you are willing to take of it. It has a body that has me answering questions constantly from my coworkers. People love this car and it can be terrific. I've had my '04 for a month now and am still amazed every time I walk up to it. This car is FUN and be ready for a bombardment of Q's. To pay under 20k for a car that draws this much attention is great. For all you doubters out there, this is a solid car.
12-01-2007, 09:45 PM
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I paid $13K for my 2004 Sport MT Winning Blue with 50K.
I have conditional grinds on 3rd and 4th. I'm going to the dealer tomorrow and ask them to replace the trans.
I have conditional grinds on 3rd and 4th. I'm going to the dealer tomorrow and ask them to replace the trans.
12-04-2007, 07:30 PM
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My story is up above a few posts, got the car back after a full "tear-down" where they replaced a few internal bearings and shift fork to try to eliminate my excessive gear whine, the sound was just as bad when I got it back. After filing a claim with Mazda USA they said a regional rep will need to see the vehicle in order to authorize further work on it. I'm probably another week or two away from "her" being in the area, per my dealer. I really wish I could get a video camera with good enough sound capture to show you guys how bad this whine is, I can't hear the exhaust or the engine over it. Sounds exactly like a WRC rally car on the inside, would be pretty cool if it really were a rally car with straight cut gears and the whole bit, but it's not...
The Mazda regional rep finally made out to my dealership (after waiting nearly 2 months) and after a little back and forth with the service adviser they have determined that it needs a NEW TRANSMISSION and they placed the order and should have it within the week!!! VICTORY IS MINE! Not only does it feel good to know I'll be getting a NEW TRANSMISSION ($3804.19 list price in case you are curious) but that my concerns have been confirmed and the dealership has to eat their words that "nothing is wrong, it's within spec". So after a total of 5 months of dealing with this crap, hopefully the end is in sight...
12-16-2007, 05:21 AM
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I think my trans is shot. I was coming to a stop, I had the clutch disengaged, and I was down shifting. I shifted down to second and my 8 shuddered and made this horrible noise. I turned off the engine and turned it back on. The clutch is stuck open, it shakes when the engine is running, makes weird noises and shakes more violently when in gear, and it is now really hard to put it in gear.
In short, does anyone know wtf happened?
39k miles
2004 MT base model
fluids are regularly replaced
normal maintenance
In short, does anyone know wtf happened?
39k miles
2004 MT base model
fluids are regularly replaced
normal maintenance
12-28-2007, 02:32 PM
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I had my dealer do a clutch and flywheel for me since I had it in for a bearing under warranty.
Now the whole car shakes and rattles over bumps.
Also, my 2nd to 3rd shift under casual driving is notchy like a lock out or something unless I wiggle it around in nuetral then put it into 3rd.
Any idea on how this 2nd to 3rd notch came about when it wasnt there before my clutch was done?
Now the whole car shakes and rattles over bumps.
Also, my 2nd to 3rd shift under casual driving is notchy like a lock out or something unless I wiggle it around in nuetral then put it into 3rd.
Any idea on how this 2nd to 3rd notch came about when it wasnt there before my clutch was done?
01-12-2008, 11:52 PM
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Alright... so the rx8 has been my dream for a while... i've had a bb6 h22a1 for years and I was way excited to possibly be getting an 8....but I have to say that 18 pages full on transmission problems on a single thread scared the sh*t out of me... I'd like to think an 8 is worth the risk, but is it? If there is an extened warranty are most these common issues covered?
01-13-2008, 12:19 AM
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Alright... so the rx8 has been my dream for a while... i've had a bb6 h22a1 for years and I was way excited to possibly be getting an 8....but I have to say that 18 pages full on transmission problems on a single thread scared the sh*t out of me... I'd like to think an 8 is worth the risk, but is it? If there is an extened warranty are most these common issues covered?
so only 1/4 of them has a problem, and how many Rx-8 has been sold to date ? I dont know. but probably 99% of the people has no problem with their tranny.
So no fear my friend.